Fine Cashmere Ski Ensemble from Japan
A two-piece set of fine cashmere (fine animal hair) garments for cross-country skiing, including a zip-front anorak with waistcoat layer and matching bib overalls, put up for retail sale. Falls under HTS 6112.20.20.20 as a ski ensemble of identical fabric texture, style, and composition, explicitly defined in Chapter notes excluding swimwear or track suits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• - Ensure all components match in fabric construction, color, and size with retail packaging to qualify as ensemble
• - Document ski-intent via design (e.g
• footstraps, padding); pitfall is separate import of pieces classified as individual garments
• - Provide mill certificates for cashmere purity to meet 'fine animal hair' and avoid higher duties on blends